Lineage.JXB

It spreads and affects other computers.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, via mapped drives.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Oct. 2, 2008

Detection updated on:

Oct. 2, 2008

Statistics

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Brief Description

Lineage.JXB is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

It modifies system permissions in order to hide itself.

Lineage.JXB uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.